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KL53 HBO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,051 mi
Last recorded53,051 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 HBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 53,051 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,733 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 44,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,705 miles

o/s front tyre worn on shoulders just within pass limits

Fail 4 Aug 2008 36,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front tyre worn on shoulders just within pass limits

Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,873 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 24,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,327 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 16,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KL53 HBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KL53 HBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL53 HBO registered?

KL53 HBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is KL53 HBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 HBO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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